The Problem with Health Claims in Yoga

The problem with health claims in yoga

A discussion of biomedical miracle claims, ethics, safety, and inclusion in yoga.

Welcome to today’s discussion on the problem with health claims in yoga. Have you ever heard someone say that a specific yoga pose could cure an ailment or that practicing yoga itself has miraculous, evidence-defying benefits? Wh..read more

Goal Setting for Yoga Teachers and Trainees

Goal Setting for Yoga Teachers and Trainees:

From Self-Knowledge to Success

In this group coaching session, we talk about goal setting for yoga teachers-in-training, new teachers, and yoga business owners. Watch the video, or scroll down for the transcript notes and all the tools and strategies. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBVVjq2r5f4[/em..read more

How Do We Get Stronger In Yoga?

How Do We Get Stronger in Yoga?

(and should this be a focus of our yoga practice?)

In this coaching discussion for yoga teachers  and teachers-in-training, we talk about how we get stronger through our yoga practice, and we’ll explore whether yoga is an effective practice for building strength, muscle mass, and overall fitness. Watch the video below, o..read more

Questioning Yoga: Bridging Ancient Traditions and Modern Innovations

Questioning Yoga: Bridging Ancient Traditions and Modern Innovations

Today I share a short video essay exploring my journey in beginning to question yoga and the intersection between ancient yoga traditions and modern innovations.  I share a bit of my own personal journey, from my early days in Sivananda and Ashtanga yoga to my evolution as a teacher and lifelong stu..read more

Sharing Readings and Quotes in Yoga Class


Sharing Readings or Quotes in Yoga Class

You may have attended a yoga class where the teacher shares a quote, reading, or poem that deeply resonates with you, creating an environment of introspection and creative contemplation that enhances your experience of yoga. Readings can set a meaningful tone for the class, offering students someth..read more

8 Tips for Returning to Fitness and Yoga

8 Tips for Returning to Fitness and Yoga

I’ve mentioned in a few videos recently that I’ve had a tough stretch for a while on the personal and health front and my movement and yoga practices have been steadily declining. In fact, for the past few months, it’s been almost nonexistent. I’m returning to movement now and, honestly, it’s a challenge. But I’m..read more

Bus Stop Method: Inclusive, Accessible Yoga Teaching Strategies

Bus Stop Method: Inclusive, Accessible Yoga Teaching Strategies

This week we talk about the 'bus stop' cueing method, an inclusive, accessible yoga teaching strategy. The Bus Stop method is a teaching strategy that is commonly used in the accessible yoga community, but I think it's useful for all yoga classes. It’s particularly useful in those all-levels drop-..read more

Finding Ease in Meditation: 5 Tips for Beginning a Meditation Practice

Finding Ease in Meditation: 5 Tips for Beginning a Meditation Practice

One of the most common responses I get when I speak about meditation and relaxation practices is ‘I tried meditation, it was too hard!’ I get it, meditation is a challenge. It requires learning, patience, and regular practice. But often that’s not the challenge that keeps people from medit..read more

What is Union? Exploring Union and Yoking in Yoga Philosophy

What is Union?

Exploring Union and Yoking in Yoga Philosophy

Watch the video or read the discussion notes and ideas for exploring union and yoking in your personal practice or in your yoga teaching. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K-XPXt_Bu4[/embedyt]   Welcome Everyone! In this discussion we explore a core concept in yoga philoso..read more

Yoga Injuries: Rates, Risks, and Reduction Strategies for Yoga Teachers

Yoga Injuries

Rates, Risks, and Reduction Strategies for Yoga Teachers

In this week's Group Coaching discussion we talk about yoga injuries. If you prefer to read, or want to check out some particular notes or resources, scroll down to the discussion notes.  Or, watch the video below: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ1PqDGqa8w[/embedyt] ..read more

How to Share Inclusive Accessible Yoga Philosophy

Creating Inclusive, Accessible Yoga Spaces: Sharing Yoga Philosophy & Ethics

In this discussion we are talking about how to share yoga philosophy, ethics, mythology, or spirituality in an inclusive, accessible, and respectful way. This is part of a continuing conversation around making our yoga teaching inclusive and accessible for all. A few areas we’ll touc..read more

Just Keep Moving

Just Keep Moving

Creating a Life of Sustainable and Joyful Movement

by Heather Agnew, ERYT-500, lead trainer We are inundated with endless theories and opinions on our movement habits, including yoga —when to do it, how often, how long, what style - all the conflicting ideas can be paralyzing. When we are bombarde..read more